Children's Theatre announces auditions

The Children’s Theatre of La Junta, under the direction of Kelly Jo Smith, is pleased to announce their summer production, “Tarzan." The production is set for July 10-13 at the La Junta High School Auditorium.

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Posted Apr. 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Posted Apr. 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM

TARZAN is swinging in this summer!

The Children’s Theatre of La Junta, under the direction of Kelly Jo Smith, is pleased to announce their summer production, “Tarzan." The production is set for July 10-13 at the La Junta High School Auditorium. Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan of the Apes" and the smash-hit 1999 Disney animated film, "Tarzan" tells the story of an infant boy orphaned on the shores of West Africa. Taken in and raised by a tribe of gorillas, the young boy strives for acceptance by his ape father while grappling with his uniqueness. When a human expedition enters their territory, Tarzan — now a man — encounters strangers like himself for the first time.

"Tarzan" features music and lyrics by pop icon Phil Collins, including the Grammy and Oscar winning song "You'll Be in My Heart" and book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang.

Smith is looking for area children grades 3 through 12 to fill the cast of characters. Young Tarzan, Tarzan, Young Terk, Terk, Jane Porter, Kala, Kerchak, Prof. Porter, Mr. Clayton, exploration crew, Tarzan’s parents and some 25-30 gorillas, elephants and other jungle creatures.

AUDITION DATES

Tuesday, May 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m. – Grades 3 and 4

We will not be auditioning new young cast members this summer. We will audition first and second graders only if they are returning cast members. If your actor was a part of last year's cast and you are interested in auditioning, please attend the Tuesday audition.

Wednesday, May 15, 6 - 7 p.m. – Grades 5, 6 and 7

Thursday, May 16, 6 - 7 p.m. – Grades 8, 9 and 10

Friday, May 17, 3 - 4 p.m. – Grades 11 and 12

Actors are asked to prepare a monologue and a song. For complete audition requirements log on to the LJHS Drama Web page link Children’s Theatre or http://www.lajuntaschools.org/ljhs-departments/drama

If you have questions, contact Smith at 384-4467, ext 231, or by email at kjsmith@lajunta.k12.co.us.